Old English Cheese Crock - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. Port wine
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp. basil
8 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 c., lightly packed)
1/2 c. toasted, chopped almonds
toasted, slivered almonds

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, Port wine, mustard and basil until thoroughly blended.
Mix in Cheddar cheese and chopped almonds.
Beat to blend thoroughly; pack in crock or small bowls. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.